Liverpool fans would have had every right to feel a bit miffed at the idea of ​​Michael Edwards joining arch-domestic rivals Manchester United following reports of interest from the Red Devils.
CBS Sports’ Ben Jacobs confirmed that Erik ten Hag’s side were a fan of the former Reds sporting director, although his claim that the Englishman is “nowhere near joining” was corroborated on Twitter by the reliable Sky reporter. Sports, Melissa Reddy.
Rebuilding Chelsea’s draft would not prevent them from signing Michael Edwards in the future (their control would extend much further). Clubs that want to attract his attention must offer a similar proposal.
He listened to Chelsea but rejected other approacheshttps://t.co/gkeIiA4VEf
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) October 25, 2022
However, Chelsea piqued the interest of the former Anfield boss with a ‘CEO of football’ role, but should still present some concern.
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Edwards’ impact on L4 speaks for itself; just compare the team Jurgen Klopp inherited in 2015 with the one he finished the previous season as FA Cup and League Cup winners.
All of this and under the financial limitations that FSG’s commitment to sustainability imposes in Liverpool.
Yes, a big-money sale of Philippe Coutinho played a huge role in the acquisitions of world beaters Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker, but the former Anfield employee’s fingerprints are all over the smart sales framework and astute purchases made over the years.
Give him a bigger budget and it’s terrifying to think what our former sporting director could achieve in London.
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